Biological-Classification-And-System-Of-Classification Question 745
Question: Read the following statements and answer the question given below.
(i) They are saprophytic protists. (ii) Under suitable conditions, they form an aggregation (called plasmodium) which may grow and spread over several feet. (iii) During unfavourable conditions, the plasmodium differentiates and forms fruiting bodies bearing spores at their tips. Which of the following class of protists is being described by the above statements?
Options:
A) Euglenoids
B) Dinoflagellates
C) Slime moulds
D) Protozoans
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
All the described statements are related to slime moulds.
Slime moulds are saprophytic protists.
They are simple organism that consists of an acellular mass of creeping jelly- like protoplasm containing nuclei, or a mass of amoeboid cells.
When it reaches a certain size, it forms a large number of spore cases.
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